Road near Swindon closed after air ambulance lands for car and motorcycle crash

A road near Swindon has been closed following a two-vehicle road traffic collision.

Emergency services were called to the incident, involving a car and a motorcycle, on the B4553 Packhorse Lane at around 6.45pm this evening (Saturday, 26 February).

The country road is closed between Cricklade / Purton and West Swindon. It’s expected to remain shut into the night.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance touched down at Mouldon Hill Country Park, with paramedics being rushed to the scene in a 999 vehicle.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “A road closure is in place on Packhorse Lane leading from Cricklade to West Swindon, following a collision involving a car and a motorcyclist.

“Officers were called to the scene shortly after 6.45pm.

“Colleagues from the ambulance service are also in attendance.

“Please avoid the area while the collision is cleared.”

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